“We’re loved into loving. That’s ultimately how we’re transformed.”  - Dr. Todd HallIt's no secret that we live in an increasingly isolated world. The pandemic has only exacerbated a startling trend: loneliness and disconnection have been on the rise for a long time in our society. We long for a deep sense of meaning to make sense of our lives, but we don't know how to find it. Even worse, we often search for it in unhealthy ways that hinder the very thing we're desperate for: genuine relational connection.On today’s Restoring the Soul conversation, Michael welcomes psychologist Dr. Todd Hall of Biola University, who has been researching human relationships and ways of connecting for many years. His latest book, “The Connected Life,” offers the fruit of that work, contending that real human growth doesn't come through head knowledge alone but through relational knowledge and strong attachment bonds. It's our relationships―with God and others―that lead to authentic transformation. Ultimately, the family of God provides the best context for lasting growth.If you want to receive 30% off of your copy of The Connected Life as well as free shipping, visit ivpress.com and use the code HALL 22. That’s ivpress.com and the code HALL 22 for 30% off and free shipping.HELPFUL RESOURCES:Aundi KolberEpisode 110 - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 1"Episode 111 - Aundi Kolber, "Try Softer, Part 2"Curt ThompsonEpisode 65 - Dr. Curt Thompson, “Being Known, Part 1”Episode 66 - Dr. Curt Thompson, “Being Known, Part 2”Episode 122 - Dr. Curt Thompson, "Love and Lament During the Pandemic"Episode 189 - Dr. Curt Thompson, "Anatomy of the Soul, Part 1"Episode 190 - Dr. Curt Thompson, "Anatomy of the Soul, Part 2"Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!